Philosophy and community : theories, practices and possibilities / edited by Amanda Fulford, Grace Lockrobin, Richard Smith.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fulford, Amanda, editor.

Lockrobin, Grace, editor.

Smith, Richard (Richard D.), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Philosophy.

Social sciences.

Philosophy--Social aspects.

Philosophy.

Communities of practice.

Political participation.

Political culture--Philosophy.

Political culture.

Communities.

Political ethics.

Physical Description:

xxi, 257 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2020.

Summary:

"Public philosophy, or 'doing philosophy' in the community, is an important and growing trend - revealed not only by the phenomenon of the Parisian philosophy café, but also the contemporary rise of multiple grassroots projects, for example the Philosophy in Pubs movement. This book is the first to offer academic examination of the theoretical contributions and practical applications of community philosophy. Bringing together voices from diverse contexts and subject areas, from activism and political action to religious environments, arts organisations and museums to maximum security prisons, this collection asks key questions about the point of making philosophy available for everyone: 'How do you "do philosophy" with the public?'; 'Is philosophy in the community the same as academic philosophy?'; 'Why is community philosophy important?' Including contributions from practitioners and researchers from professional philosophy, education, healthcare, and community philosophy, this collection offers perspectives on a growing area of study. It offers a timely and critical introduction to, and analysis of, what philosophy can be when grounded in socially-engaged activities."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword : community-engaged philosophy for lifelong learning / Eric Thomas Weber

Preface : 'in all things of nature there is something wonderful' / Amanda Fulford

Understanding philosophy in communities : the spaces, people, politics and philosophy of community philosophy / Steve Bramall

Relocation and repopulation : why community philosophy matters / Grace Lockrobin

Registers of community : policy discourse, subjectivity and coming to terms with our conditions / Naomi Hodgson

Keeping the conversation going : a pragmatist assessment of the value of public philosophy / William C. Pamerleau

Community philosophy and social action / Graeme Tiffany

Philosophy, dialogue and the creation of community / Amanda Fulford

Beyond walls : the redemption of philosophy / Richard Smith

In philosophical conversation with : art audiences / Grace Lockrobin

In philosophical conversation with : professionals / Jim Baxter

In philosophical conversation with : new and beginning teachers / Janet Orchard, Ruth Heilbronn, Carrie Winstanley

In philosophical conversation with : learning-disabled performers / Nick Wiltsher, Aaron Meskin

In philosophical conversation with : people in prison - beyond rehabilitation / Andy West, Kirstine Szifris

In philosophical conversation with : philosophy Ireland - building a national P4C network / Charlotte Blease

In philosophical conversation with : a diverse group of adults - 'dwelling together in diverse spaces' / Darren Chetty, Abigail Bentley, Adam Ferner

In philosophical conversation with : undergraduate students and a local school community / Elizabeth Watkins

In philosophical conversation with : adolescents in a behavioural health unit / Alissa Hurwitz Swota, Michael De La Hunt

Coda / Amanda Fulford, Richard Smith

Afterword : thoughts on moving philosophy outside / Graeme Tiffany.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781350073401

1350073407

OCLC:

1127138795